Great product that I only found through watching your videos. Just cleaned up a chain on my hardtail and it turned out great! Best wishes on your continued recovery RJ 👍👐
I've used this stuff as well and it works great. I was refurbishing an old bike and I had planned on using the old chain since it looked fine but after it went through the Evapo-Rust I could see tiny cracks on almost every link!! I got a new chain and was saved some unpleasantness.
This stuff is amazing I highly recommend it. Other than a light brushing to get thru some thick rust it is the best. The gallon size is the best size to go with you can overhaul/restore a least 2 bikes.
I tried this and it works great but it would be expensive to make a dunk tank for larger items, I cleaned up my chrome wheels with repeated spraying of wd40 and just let it set and for other chrome parts I used white vinegar (at $2.59 a gallon it was much cheaper) and let them soak for a couple of days wiping them each day and it worked great. Mike
Great videos. I like the way you delve into bike problems that many others won't touch. BTW have you tried this product on rusty chains, if so what was it like? Well done.
Looks like a great product and a helpful video review. Have you had any success scrubbing on a rusty spot wit a rag or toothbrush? Or does it really need to be soaked overnight? Thanks!
if you use a rust remover, but then put it in water, won't you effectively be jump-starting the rusting process in places that you can't easily dry off?
Mykyta Jex After rinsing with water, DRY WITH COMPRESSED AIR. Canned compressed air is available at Office Depot and WallyWorld. Also mini air compressors are very small and reasonably priced.
Will this stuff cut through/dissolve grease, or would I need to degrease first? Thinking this would be great for things like hub axles and chains (rust inside rollers we can't see), but that kind of stuff carries lots of grease/oil.
RJ, thanks as always for the video! I have read some posts that recommend to plug the bottom bracket and bottle mount holes...and then fill the bike frame (via the seat tube) with this stuff to remove all the inner-tubing rust. My question is, If I have a slightly rusted bottom bracket threads and I flood Evapo-rust in down the seat tube...will I risk any damage to the BB threads? Thanks for any help/clarification you can provide!
A couple of other things to do are soak small parts in a gallon can of carb cleaner. You can finish with steel wool and some car wax. Oven cleaner also works on the hard stuff.
RJ, were did you get the Vapo rust? never heard of the product before you posted about it, but it seems to work pretty well. Just wondering were to find it.
This stuff looks like it works great!!! Have you ever used Metal Rescue?? Saw vid here on TH-cam and was just curious on your opinion if you have use it also.
For frames and other spots you can't easily soak overnight: www.loctiteproducts.com/en/products/specialty-products/surface-treatments/loctite_naval_jellyrustdissolver.html
Read the ingredient on the bottle....its probbly diluted acid like phosphoric......CLR abailable at drug & grocery stores for removing lime scale or deposits in showers does the same thing
I need to give this to all of the kids that ride their bikes to my high school Literally all the bikes except for the nice BMX's and one GIANT brand MTB are rusty and one of th3m is rusty AND spray painted gold all over EVEN THE GEARS AND CHAIN
I do plan to try molasses. It works through the same process of chelation, but is significantly slower. But I am going to use it on some large parts like fenders where Evaporust would be expensive to buy in that quantity.
can you soak a frame in the stuff or will it eat the paint? If you let parts sit in vinegar that works too... problem is vinegar will eat away at plastic/rubber... I wonder how this stuff works on the rubber seals and stuff.
+Joe Wind I think it would work on a frame and be safe with the paint. You would need a lot of it though. Vinegar is acidic and Evaporust is not. They work in different ways.
Paul Kreugel Yes, I have used vinegar and no, it doesn't do the same job. Vinegar will do weird stuff to the metal if you leave it in too long. And it doesn't inhibit the rust from coming back, so you need to oil the metal or something to keep it from rusting. This stuff works way better.
Steel wool is fine on nice accessible chrome like handlebars. There are lots of ways to remove rust. I have used many of them. This stuff is the best I have used.
Not really. The parts need to remain wet with the stuff for a period of time. For small rust spots on the frame, you can soak a paper towel in the Evaporust and wrap it around the frame, and wrap that with plastic and leave it sit for a while.
Hey RJ I have a 2014 Raleigh Revenio 1.0 Road bike, The rear cassette has a cogs, and 1 small chain ring and 1 big chain ring, how many speeds do I have I'm asking this question because I'm trying to buy a real real and it says 9/10/11 speed and I'm not sure. Cassette/gears are compatible with it
+RJ The Bike Guy darn I ordered a 9/10/11 speed rear wheel but I have 8 cogs on my rear cassette currently.. Well looks like I have to cancel my order. #bummer
You mean the Evapo-Rust won't replace chrome or fill pitting in the metal? That's crazy!!! No way! Bad product! It should melt down and reforge or completely re-chrome the parts for me!
+Nick C evapo rust is only a rust remover soaking solution for rusty metal there is no rechroming properties associated with evaporust if you want the metal chrome again you will have to take it to a automotive or someone like that that is willing to rechrome your chrome removed piece of metal for you
+paul Z I know he's being sarcastic I'm just saying he has too take his bicycle parts too a automatic to have them rechormed if he actually has bicycle parts that need rechromed
I'm wondering if you've ever gave electrolysis a try? It uses regular water, some Arm and Hammer LAUNDRY soda, and a plastic tub. Uses two electrodes and for small parts like those on a bike one of the electrodes could be a metal screen. I use a 12V DC power supply at about 4 amps (car battery charger is fine) and it can do what your process did in a couple of hours. Only issue with electrolysis is it produces hydrogen gas so it's always advisable to do it outside. I've done plenty of rusty bikes parts and the results compare favorably to those you got with Evapo Rust. I'm not sure how expensive a bottle of that stuff is but the laundry soda is pretty cheap and only a little is used each time. The waste is fine for the environment and could just be poured out anywhere. There are a bunch of how-to's for this process on TH-cam as well.
RJ The Bike Guy Does it get diluted? If your doing bigger items, and there is no diluting, I'd suspect then you'd need to get creative on the tub sizing. I just did a chromed fork using electrolysis and I probably used 5 gallons of water (required a larger tub to hold the length of the fork) with a cup of laundry soda (25 cents worth if that). In about three hours all the rust was gone. This old method might still be a viable alternative - or at least a cheaper alternative. Thanks RJ
RJ The Bike Guy I'm always envious of your bike finds via CL or thrift-shops in your area RJ. Here in the Chicago-Milwaukee corridor I very rarely find such deals as you do. The same deals can apply to a power supply needed for electrolysis. I often see old CB radio home DC power supplies at garage sales, etc. for $5 or less (often with the CB radio in tow). Those can do 12VDC @ 4A (check spec label when purchasing) and are perfect for electrolysis. The same is true for old car battery chargers. Thanks again for the info on the Evapo Rust as I may buy some to do single small components as I see that as a good use for me versus setting up the electrolysis system for one little part.
Don B I have read about the electrolysis process in the past. Have you tried Evapo Rust? This stuff is dead easy. Soak the parts, rinse, done. And I don't think you can leave the parts in there too long. Don't parts start to get damage if you leave the parts in there too long with electrolysis?
RJ The Bike Guy same here. I used evaporust after watching this. It came back on my cassette only. Maybe because I washed it with dish soap and rinse with water.
Alonzo broncano I got it locally at Tractor Supply. It is available online. Amazon.com has it. The Evapo Rust website has a search thing for distributors.
Raman, I've used Rust Reformer and it works great. However, I can't always find it locally so I buy White Vinegar and it does a great job removing rust. Go to your local Food Store, buy White Vinegar, pour it into a pan/bucket and drop the rusty part in it. Ether let it sit, or agitate it with your hands or a brush. Inexpensive and it works.
Sorry for the late reply. I've never had anything in vinegar for that long. Depending on how dilluted the vinegar is (we usually have 5% vinegar here on US shelves) it takes over a day for it to work anyway so I imagine 5 days or more won't be a problem. Put it in for a few days and check it twice a day.
+Paul Z I know he was being sarcastic I'm just saying he has too take to a automatic to have his chrome parts rechromed if he actually does what them rechromed
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Great product that I only found through watching your videos. Just cleaned up a chain on my hardtail and it turned out great! Best wishes on your continued recovery RJ 👍👐
It's available at harbor freight tools
I've used this stuff as well and it works great. I was refurbishing an old bike and I had planned on using the old chain since it looked fine but after it went through the Evapo-Rust I could see tiny cracks on almost every link!! I got a new chain and was saved some unpleasantness.
subitopoco the rust probably just hid the cracks..
duh
This stuff is amazing I highly recommend it. Other than a light brushing to get thru some thick rust it is the best. The gallon size is the best size to go with you can overhaul/restore a least 2 bikes.
I tried this and it works great but it would be expensive to make a dunk tank for larger items, I cleaned up my chrome wheels with repeated spraying of wd40 and just let it set and for other chrome parts I used white vinegar (at $2.59 a gallon it was much cheaper) and let them soak for a couple of days wiping them each day and it worked great. Mike
Thanks i'm restoring to old ten speed schwinns and have not had this kind of luck will give this a try!
I really enjoy your series of vids, you cover stuff that few people cover and you see it through to the end.
Does this product work well on chains?
Great videos. I like the way you delve into bike problems that many others won't touch. BTW have you tried this product on rusty chains, if so what was it like? Well done.
Thanks for the help Rj,! picking up a can tonight on my way home from work.
Thats effective! Can't seem to find this where I live...will have to keep looking..
Got to try that RJ. Thanks for the tip. I'll let you know how it worked for me.
Very helpful video. I love collecting old steel road bikes. Would it work on old steel frames?
inside the tubes?
I use it to clean up the outside of frames. It would probably work on the inside too.
It's like magic. All the rust are gone without damaging any part.
this stuff looks awesome, and is just what i need right know, sadly theres none in my country, and i guess they don't ship it worldwide.
Looks like a great product and a helpful video review. Have you had any success scrubbing on a rusty spot wit a rag or toothbrush? Or does it really need to be soaked overnight?
Thanks!
Rixter Are you in a hurry? If it's light rust, a few hours might be enough.
I see using this Vape o rust all the time but you never seem to mention what you put on it afterwards to keep it from rusting again?
nice video, thank you RJ, this kind of video i was lookinfor ^^
Wow,I'll have to add that stuff to my arsenal of bike repair supplies. :-)
if you use a rust remover, but then put it in water, won't you effectively be jump-starting the rusting process in places that you can't easily dry off?
My thoughts exactly!!
Mykyta Jex After rinsing with water, DRY WITH COMPRESSED AIR. Canned compressed air is available at Office Depot and WallyWorld. Also mini air compressors are very small and reasonably priced.
I was thinking the same, maybe clean this parts with diesel or gasoline after?
Will this stuff cut through/dissolve grease, or would I need to degrease first?
Thinking this would be great for things like hub axles and chains (rust inside rollers we can't see), but that kind of stuff carries lots of grease/oil.
thechosendude I scrubbed off any thick grease. I think the stuff will better without oil and grease, but I think it will still work.
RJ, thanks as always for the video! I have read some posts that recommend to plug the bottom bracket and bottle mount holes...and then fill the bike frame (via the seat tube) with this stuff to remove all the inner-tubing rust. My question is, If I have a slightly rusted bottom bracket threads and I flood Evapo-rust in down the seat tube...will I risk any damage to the BB threads? Thanks for any help/clarification you can provide!
It won't damage the threads.
Thanks....and one more....can i simply dunk the BB and/or headtube in evapo-rust? will the paint get damage?
It shouldn't damage the paint.
Thanks RJ. I bought this in OZ for 37 a litre and it worked on light rust but made heavier rust darker. should i re treat it?
Maybe scrub it a little with a brass wire brush and soak it some more.
A couple of other things to do are soak small parts in a gallon can of carb cleaner. You can finish with steel wool and some car wax. Oven cleaner also works on the hard stuff.
RJ, were did you get the Vapo rust? never heard of the product before you posted about it, but it seems to work pretty well. Just wondering were to find it.
Ever try CLR? Also removes lime and calcium.
This stuff looks like it works great!!! Have you ever used Metal Rescue?? Saw vid here on TH-cam and was just curious on your opinion if you have use it also.
th-cam.com/video/DZVdkLWAurE/w-d-xo.html
Thank you RJ watching now! You're awesome!
Nice video like always! 😊
Would it be equally effective to spray this on a rusty steel bike frame? Or is it a better way to get rid of rust on a frame?
Three years too late probably: you have to completely soak the rusty parts under the Evapo-Rust for many hours.
For frames and other spots you can't easily soak overnight: www.loctiteproducts.com/en/products/specialty-products/surface-treatments/loctite_naval_jellyrustdissolver.html
Read the ingredient on the bottle....its probbly diluted acid like phosphoric......CLR abailable at drug & grocery stores for removing lime scale or deposits in showers does the same thing
I need to give this to all of the kids that ride their bikes to my high school
Literally all the bikes except for the nice BMX's and one GIANT brand MTB are rusty and one of th3m is rusty AND spray painted gold all over EVEN THE GEARS AND CHAIN
Would this work with rusty spokes, or would those just be better off tossed?
Probably better off replacing them. Maybe get some stainless steel spokes.
I've got some rusty tools and parts I plan to try with this stuff. Does it smell at all?
John Hayes A little but not bad, and not a lot.
hi RJ I heard from a member in the retro MTB forum he used molasses to remove rust can you make a video to see how it works?
I do plan to try molasses. It works through the same process of chelation, but is significantly slower. But I am going to use it on some large parts like fenders where Evaporust would be expensive to buy in that quantity.
RJ, not so much in a hurry as lazy. Wanted to rid the rust without removing the parts
Rixter Well you can maybe go over the parts with steel wool and get some of the rust off.
Nice one m8 looks good
WOW, I will have to see if they have that in Finland. Does anyone know if you can get this in the EU?
Umbelievable
Can I use this on wrought iron furniture?
So i have rust on the gear cassette. However to take it off bike would be a pain. Can i spray it on and will it work as opposed to soaking it
No. It was to stay wet to work
Thanks A lot ✔
ok to drop a freewheel in that stuff?
does break clean work or it too harsh for bicycle parts?
Brake cleaner is a degreaser. It won't remove rust. Yes it's fine to clean and degrease bike parts.
wow.. would this work on a bike chain?
Yes, but I generally recommend replacing a badly rusted chain.
RJ The Bike Guy thanks for the info
+paul Z if you want a almost rust proof bike chain that almost won't rust try a kmc rust buster chain bmx chain for bmx if that's what you ride
Works great for bike chains 👍
i wonder if it would help stuck seat post & stems ?
th-cam.com/video/bGqV5KE7cb8/w-d-xo.html
can you soak a frame in the stuff or will it eat the paint?
If you let parts sit in vinegar that works too... problem is vinegar will eat away at plastic/rubber... I wonder how this stuff works on the rubber seals and stuff.
+Joe Wind I think it would work on a frame and be safe with the paint. You would need a lot of it though. Vinegar is acidic and Evaporust is not. They work in different ways.
interesting
Hey mate, can you get this at possibly Home Depot?
I don't know. I think Walmart might have it. I got it at Tractor Supply. Harbor Freight has it too. And Amazon.
RJ The Bike Guy Ok thanks.
Ace Hardware
I'd really need one of those derailleurs. :P
Mihai Gradin I have a few bent derailleurs if needed :/
Works really greeat
Have you ever used bathing it in vinegar? Its much cheaper and does the same job.
Paul Kreugel Yes, I have used vinegar and no, it doesn't do the same job. Vinegar will do weird stuff to the metal if you leave it in too long. And it doesn't inhibit the rust from coming back, so you need to oil the metal or something to keep it from rusting. This stuff works way better.
RJ The Bike Guy OK, I will give it a try! How about steel whool to remove rust? Its a bit more work but gives nice clean shine.
Steel wool is fine on nice accessible chrome like handlebars. There are lots of ways to remove rust. I have used many of them. This stuff is the best I have used.
RJ The Bike Guy Yeah the results are definetely great in the video. And thx for your other videos, very usefull information :)
RJ The Bike Guy
MrTBoneMalone, www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00M0TLQ66/ref=nosim/youtube25-20
any other similar product u can recommend if i cant find that in my local store?
do you know what bike this whas, it looks like a mt trek 830
As stated in the description, most of the parts came from a Bianchi Advantage hybrid bike.
+RJ The Bike Guy ohh oke, thanks
Can you spray it on the bike and rinse it off. I am not familiar with taking the bike apart.
Not really. The parts need to remain wet with the stuff for a period of time. For small rust spots on the frame, you can soak a paper towel in the Evaporust and wrap it around the frame, and wrap that with plastic and leave it sit for a while.
Thank you.
or put whole bike into the chemical
That's a lot of Evaporust.
It does come in 55 gallon drums..
Hey RJ I have a 2014 Raleigh Revenio 1.0 Road bike, The rear cassette has a cogs, and 1 small chain ring and 1 big chain ring, how many speeds do I have I'm asking this question because I'm trying to buy a real real and it says 9/10/11 speed and I'm not sure. Cassette/gears are compatible with it
The cassette has 8 cogs
Fixed Gear How To's You have 16 speeds (2x8). Not sure what you are buying but a 9/10/11 speed whatever may not work with an 8 speed cassette...
+RJ The Bike Guy darn I ordered a 9/10/11 speed rear wheel but I have 8 cogs on my rear cassette currently.. Well looks like I have to cancel my order. #bummer
You can try the 8 speed cassette on there. I think it will fit.
Great
Thats cool...............
Cool
You mean the Evapo-Rust won't replace chrome or fill pitting in the metal? That's crazy!!! No way! Bad product! It should melt down and reforge or completely re-chrome the parts for me!
Lmao.. I was thinking the same thing.
+Nick C evapo rust is only a rust remover soaking solution for rusty metal there is no rechroming properties associated with evaporust if you want the metal chrome again you will have to take it to a automotive or someone like that that is willing to rechrome your chrome removed piece of metal for you
TheJwdude he was being sarcastic Lol
+paul Z I know he's being sarcastic I'm just saying he has too take his bicycle parts too a automatic to have them rechormed if he actually has bicycle parts that need rechromed
+paul Z i meant Automechanic
I'm wondering if you've ever gave electrolysis a try? It uses regular water, some Arm and Hammer LAUNDRY soda, and a plastic tub. Uses two electrodes and for small parts like those on a bike one of the electrodes could be a metal screen. I use a 12V DC power supply at about 4 amps (car battery charger is fine) and it can do what your process did in a couple of hours. Only issue with electrolysis is it produces hydrogen gas so it's always advisable to do it outside. I've done plenty of rusty bikes parts and the results compare favorably to those you got with Evapo Rust. I'm not sure how expensive a bottle of that stuff is but the laundry soda is pretty cheap and only a little is used each time. The waste is fine for the environment and could just be poured out anywhere.
There are a bunch of how-to's for this process on TH-cam as well.
Don B About $22/gallon. But gallon is good for up to 300lbs of rust metal.
RJ The Bike Guy Does it get diluted? If your doing bigger items, and there is no diluting, I'd suspect then you'd need to get creative on the tub sizing. I just did a chromed fork using electrolysis and I probably used 5 gallons of water (required a larger tub to hold the length of the fork) with a cup of laundry soda (25 cents worth if that). In about three hours all the rust was gone. This old method might still be a viable alternative - or at least a cheaper alternative. Thanks RJ
Don B The mention that if the stuff evaporates some, you can add water to it. 25 cents of laundry soda and a $50 battery charger?
RJ The Bike Guy I'm always envious of your bike finds via CL or thrift-shops in your area RJ. Here in the Chicago-Milwaukee corridor I very rarely find such deals as you do. The same deals can apply to a power supply needed for electrolysis. I often see old CB radio home DC power supplies at garage sales, etc. for $5 or less (often with the CB radio in tow). Those can do 12VDC @ 4A (check spec label when purchasing) and are perfect for electrolysis. The same is true for old car battery chargers.
Thanks again for the info on the Evapo Rust as I may buy some to do single small components as I see that as a good use for me versus setting up the electrolysis system for one little part.
Don B I have read about the electrolysis process in the past. Have you tried Evapo Rust? This stuff is dead easy. Soak the parts, rinse, done. And I don't think you can leave the parts in there too long. Don't parts start to get damage if you leave the parts in there too long with electrolysis?
Where do you get this from?
Amazon, Harbor Freight, Tractor Supply, etc.
Vinegar also works
+AmongThe WickedBand I have used vinegar. I find Evapo Rust works much better.
where can i buy Evapo-rust,I Live in the U.K?
+Tim Hammond They have a UK website: evapo-rust.co.uk/
..awesome...thanks for that RJ..
I need something like this it is not urgent but I dont know where to get it from. :\
Liam Moop I got it at Tractor Supply. Harbor Freight sells it. Amazon.com sells it.
RJ The Bike Guy Oh thanks ^^
$89 for 5 litre in Australia? I like the product but why so expensive!
It's about $20-25/gallon here. But a gallon lasts a while because you can use the stuff over and over.
Where do we get Evapo~Rust in UK?.
Bob Horn No idea.
Bob Horn Maybe you have already found this but if not: evapo-rust.co.uk/index.php/contact-us
Awesome! Thanks!
Nice video, but gloves, man. GLOVES!
I try this and The Rust came back as quick as they left.. what am i doing wrong.. ,?
Spray it with WD-40 or get a thin layer of lube on there afterwards will help.
You did use Evaporust, right? If you used something like vinegar, I find rust comes back more easily.
RJ The Bike Guy same here. I used evaporust after watching this. It came back on my cassette only. Maybe because I washed it with dish soap and rinse with water.
Where can I get evapo rust?
Alonzo broncano I got it locally at Tractor Supply. It is available online. Amazon.com has it. The Evapo Rust website has a search thing for distributors.
Ok thank you so much. I'm getting into the restoration bikes and need something like that to clean rusty parts.
Alonzo broncano I have been impressed with it. And no, they are not paying me. Wish they were! :D
Yeah, it is cool because it doesn't damage paint or plastic. Thanks for showing us what you learn.
Thanks a lot for your video ? Much safer way also is to wear a gloves and not to contaminate your hands with the chemical > good job.
Evaporust is non-toxic. Vinegar can also be used to remove rust (though Evaporust does a much better job). Would you need to wear gloves with vinegar?
Some people
A bunch of country is missing from their distributors (like germany).
do you think if I used a tub of coke I could derust my bike chains and gears?
+Dexter Leung Maybe. Vinegar might be better. I don't find it does as well of a job. The acid sometimes does weird stuff the the metals.
I use this stuff when I buy used tools
Where can I get it in uk
www.amazon.co.uk/Evapo-Rust-C700-Rust-Remover-946/dp/B00GRSOJSS
Raman, I've used Rust Reformer and it works great. However, I can't always find it locally so I buy White Vinegar and it does a great job removing rust. Go to your local Food Store, buy White Vinegar, pour it into a pan/bucket and drop the rusty part in it. Ether let it sit, or agitate it with your hands or a brush. Inexpensive and it works.
MrAristes thks. .I'm gonna try vinegar coke and toothpaste. .someone said mix vinegar with baking soda
MrAristes will it harm it if I leave for a week in vinegar
Sorry for the late reply. I've never had anything in vinegar for that long. Depending on how dilluted the vinegar is (we usually have 5% vinegar here on US shelves) it takes over a day for it to work anyway so I imagine 5 days or more won't be a problem. Put it in for a few days and check it twice a day.
How to remove cassette the way you are showing
Don't ask the same question multiple times!
JUST FOUND SOME ON EBAY...
Could I use wd40?
WD40 doesn't remove rust.
If you want to displace water...
hmmm 1:21 I have been fixing bikes for 5 years now and those are broken
some of those parts look like it came of an old bianchi bike
Might have been.
why not just use CLR
what if you have painted parts
Evaporust doesn't hurt the paint.
Thanks
+Paul Z I know he was being sarcastic I'm just saying he has too take to a automatic to have his chrome parts rechromed if he actually does what them rechromed
Be careful with this stuff. Never use it on a chain. De-rusting actually weakens the metal
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How to donut without removing the parts !!!!! ??????
Unbelievable
How many times can one man say "Here"?
Wear gloves man ,good vid.
throw the reflector away
Can I use Coca Cola instead cause I'm broke
th-cam.com/video/DZVdkLWAurE/w-d-xo.html
dude wear gloves! lol
Evaporust is non-toxic.
Use coca cola
"I may clean these further with dish soap" Which is full of salt 🤔😑
This is citric acid, buy the powder at Walmart and make your own.
This is not citric acid.